Mark J. Rozell
@markjrozell.bsky.social
Dean, Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.
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From shrinking attention spans to rising polarization, the media faces new challenges every day. In this week's podcast, David Ramadan, David Rehr, and journalist Mark Halperin dig into how the news covers today’s most divisive political stories. schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
From shrinking attention spans to rising polarization, the media faces new challenges every day. In this week's podcast, David Ramadan, David Rehr, and journalist Mark Halperin dig into how the news covers today’s most divisive political stories. schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
Five takeaways from Virginia’s general election
November 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Five takeaways from Virginia’s general election
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Last week, we welcomed John Brennan, Michael Hayden, and Ellen McCarthy for “The Directors: A Conversation on Intelligence and National Security." Read more about this candid discussion on global security and the future of intelligence at the @haydencenter.bsky.social schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11...
A Night of Insight: Intelligence Leaders Discuss Global Challenges
Three former intelligence directors took the Schar School stage for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of international security. See what they said.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Last week, we welcomed John Brennan, Michael Hayden, and Ellen McCarthy for “The Directors: A Conversation on Intelligence and National Security." Read more about this candid discussion on global security and the future of intelligence at the @haydencenter.bsky.social schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-11...
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With Virginia’s election less than a week away, Schar School Democracy Lab students reflected on the gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger during their visit to WUSA9 earlier this month.
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First-Year Dem Lab Students Break Down the Virginia Gubernatorial Debate at WUSA9
First-Year Democracy Lab students were invited to discuss the one and only gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger. Read what their response was and see the replay of t...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
With Virginia’s election less than a week away, Schar School Democracy Lab students reflected on the gubernatorial debate between Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger during their visit to WUSA9 earlier this month.
Read more 🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
Read more 🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
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Reservists do more than serve—they connect communities & the nation. Hear David Ramadan, Cmdr. Dan Matthews & Cmdr. Sean Purdy discuss how modern tech is reshaping the U.S. Army Reserve. Tune in: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reservists do more than serve—they connect communities & the nation. Hear David Ramadan, Cmdr. Dan Matthews & Cmdr. Sean Purdy discuss how modern tech is reshaping the U.S. Army Reserve. Tune in: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
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Our new poll with GMU's Schar School asked Virginia voters about Jay Jones's texts musing about shooting Republican speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. After hearing one text 51% say Jones should drop out, including 26% of Democrats www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our new poll with GMU's Schar School asked Virginia voters about Jay Jones's texts musing about shooting Republican speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. After hearing one text 51% say Jones should drop out, including 26% of Democrats www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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NEW Washington Post-Schar School poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races. Story with Post greats @schneidergs.bsky.social & Erin Cox www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...
Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...
New poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races
Attorney general nominee Jay Jones, who sent the texts, has lost some support, but fellow Democrat Abigail Spanberger keeps a strong lead in the governor’s race, a Post-Schar School poll finds.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
NEW Washington Post-Schar School poll reveals how text message scandal has affected Virginia races. Story with Post greats @schneidergs.bsky.social & Erin Cox www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...
Full poll results + methods --> www.washingtonpost.com/tablet/2025/...
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Freedom of speech lies at the core of democracy—but it’s under pressure in today’s polarized age. David Ramadan talks with Barbara Comstock & @walterolson.bsky.social about defending civil discourse and free expression in our latest episode: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Freedom of speech lies at the core of democracy—but it’s under pressure in today’s polarized age. David Ramadan talks with Barbara Comstock & @walterolson.bsky.social about defending civil discourse and free expression in our latest episode: schar.gmu.edu/about/policy...
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Students, faculty, and diplomats packed the room for “Why Taiwan Matters,” featuring Vice President Mike Pence. “Freedom is not guaranteed,” Pence said. “It endures because freedom-loving people stand without apology for the free people of the world.”
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‘Why Taiwan Matters’: Former Vice President Mike Pence Speaks at the Schar School
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined the Schar School community for a discussion on why Taiwan’s security and democracy matter to the world.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Students, faculty, and diplomats packed the room for “Why Taiwan Matters,” featuring Vice President Mike Pence. “Freedom is not guaranteed,” Pence said. “It endures because freedom-loving people stand without apology for the free people of the world.”
🔗 schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
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This month @salimvasenate.bsky.social (BS ’12, MPA ’15) returned to the Schar School to lead a “Build Your Own Bill” workshop, inspiring future policymakers. “The legislative process should belong to the people.” schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
Build Your Own Bill: Senator, Alum Saddam Salim Returns to Inspire Next Generation of Policymakers
Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This month @salimvasenate.bsky.social (BS ’12, MPA ’15) returned to the Schar School to lead a “Build Your Own Bill” workshop, inspiring future policymakers. “The legislative process should belong to the people.” schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
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Current Schar School students—this one’s for you!
Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!
Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Current Schar School students—this one’s for you!
Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!
Join us for the Bistro with @theatlantic.com ’s Yoni Appelbaum, author of Stuck, and enjoy light refreshments + great conversation. Register via the link in your email!
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Another government shutdown? David Ramadan, Jeremy Mayer & Steve Ellis unpack why these crises keep happening—and how to end them for good. 🎧 Policy and Governance Perspectives, Ep. 2
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October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Another government shutdown? David Ramadan, Jeremy Mayer & Steve Ellis unpack why these crises keep happening—and how to end them for good. 🎧 Policy and Governance Perspectives, Ep. 2
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Episode 1 is here! In the debut of Policy and Governance Perspectives, host David Ramadan sits down with former Virginia governors Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe to talk leadership, collaboration, and lessons from public service.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Episode 1 is here! In the debut of Policy and Governance Perspectives, host David Ramadan sits down with former Virginia governors Robert McDonnell and Terry McAuliffe to talk leadership, collaboration, and lessons from public service.
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The Schar School's Policy and Governance Perspectives podcast launches TOMORROW!
Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.
Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Schar School's Policy and Governance Perspectives podcast launches TOMORROW!
Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.
Hosted by David Ramadan, featuring guests from the Schar School and beyond. Check back tomorrow for the first episode.
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We’re proud to announce that the Schar School has achieved full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)! This milestone reflects the school's excellence in international affairs education. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
Schar School Achieves Full Membership to Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs
The Schar School’s reputation for teaching and researching international affairs leads to a full membership in the field’s most distinguished organization, the Association of Professional Schools of I...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re proud to announce that the Schar School has achieved full membership in the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)! This milestone reflects the school's excellence in international affairs education. schar.gmu.edu/news/2025-10...
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How can universities drive real change in urban communities? Join Professor Qian Hu of the Schar School at #NASPAA2025 for Research–Practice Partnerships: Insights from Urban-Serving Universities. From 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Oak Creek, Union
October 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
How can universities drive real change in urban communities? Join Professor Qian Hu of the Schar School at #NASPAA2025 for Research–Practice Partnerships: Insights from Urban-Serving Universities. From 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Oak Creek, Union
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Always impressed by @julthomson.bsky.social’s work (giving all us doctoral candidates a good name!) With Mark Rozell they just published an important piece on the global challenges of protecting religious freedom for Ethos. PDF in English here czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...
October 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Always impressed by @julthomson.bsky.social’s work (giving all us doctoral candidates a good name!) With Mark Rozell they just published an important piece on the global challenges of protecting religious freedom for Ethos. PDF in English here czasopisma.kul.pl/index.php/et...
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Kicking off day two at #NASPAA2025! 🌟
Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides.
📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury
Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides.
📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Kicking off day two at #NASPAA2025! 🌟
Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides.
📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury
Dean @markjrozell.bsky.social joins colleagues from @fiu.bsky.social, @utdallas.bsky.social & @spp-osu.bsky.social to explore innovative ways to serve local communities across geographic and cultural divides.
📅 1–2 p.m. | 📍 O’Leary, Drury